Is Sisco a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Sisco as a registered charity (number SC050084) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Sisco's charity number?

Sisco's charity number is SC050084. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC050084?

Search SC050084 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Sisco have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sisco. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Sisco?

Sisco's website listed in our register data is http://sisco.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Sisco registered as a charity?

Sisco was entered on the register on 20 April 2020.

Registered charity · No. SC050084SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Sisco

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Sisco is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about Sisco?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £154,339
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £148,243
Registered charity number: SC050084
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): Glasgow City
Website: sisco.org.uk

Quick answer

Sisco (number SC050084) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Sisco do?

SISCO was established to support people trapped in the cycle of addiction and imprisonment by creating safe, recovery focused spaces inside Scottish prisons. Its model was designed to offer multiple pathways to recovery and address trauma, complex needs, and emotional wellbeing before release. Now a registered Scottish charity, its purposes include relieving those affected by prison and addiction, advancing health and education, reducing poverty, and supporting reintegration into the community OSCR. SISCO operates through peer led recovery cafés, trauma responsive support, lived experience me…

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Sisco

Answers Sisco gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 20 April 2020
Where it says it operates: Glasgow City

What causes is Sisco registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for Sisco yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Sisco. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Sisco?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sisco a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Sisco as a registered charity (number SC050084) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Sisco's charity number?: Sisco's charity number is SC050084. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC050084?: Search SC050084 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Sisco do?: SISCO was established to support people trapped in the cycle of addiction and imprisonment by creating safe, recovery focused spaces inside Scottish prisons. Its model was designed to offer multiple pathways to recovery and address trauma, complex needs, and emotional wellbeing before release. Now a registered Scottish charity, its purposes include relieving those affected by prison and addiction, advancing health and education, reducing poverty, and supporting reintegration into the community OSCR. SISCO operates through peer led recovery cafés, trauma responsive support, lived experience me…
Does Sisco have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sisco. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Sisco?: Sisco's website listed in our register data is http://sisco.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Sisco registered as a charity?: Sisco was entered on the register on 20 April 2020.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.